Colin Firth (Bridget Jones’s Diary) plays the elder Blake. As an adult, he is a celebrated writer who has reached the breaking point with his slightly obnoxious dad.
Through touching flashbacks, this father-son story unfolds handsomely, letting the audience in on the dynamic of a boy living in the shadow of a charming but dubious role model. When Arthur is diagnosed with cancer and given only a short amount of time to live, Blake re-examines their strained relationship.
When Did You Last See Your Father? is incredibly moving. It’s nice to see a drama like this roll out with a masculine touch for a change, as opposed to sitting through yet another gut-wrenching chick flick. Director Anand Tucker (Shopgirl) takes great care to mold full portraits of his cast of characters.
Grade: B+
When Did You Last See Your Father? releases in select theaters June 6.